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colin1951uk · #1 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 08:16 AM

There is a 'Sticky' thread that I can't add to here about just about every version of Messenger available.

Does anydody know if either the 5.5 or 5.6 versions still work...and if so can you use the webcam/file sharing options with someone who might be using one of the very latest 8x builds?

I know all the smileys won't work but not sure about the other bits and pieces.

If I know I can get back to 5.5/5.6 I'd jump at em like a shot...best versions ever released for people who don't want a bloated entertainment centre which is what YM has become (in my opion of course

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Cheers...Colin

**Nessa** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 08:30 AM

Actually Colin, thanks for starting a thread like this so i can link it to that sticky for anyone who has questions about it. (+ rep for you!)

As for your questions... Versions 5 still work, BUT new versions don't communicate with anything other than same versions very well. So no cam, no voice, etc... Versions 8 stick together, Versions 7 stick together, because that's how Yahoo! made them now. Which is why people get that message saying: Some features may be unavailable when using different versions, as well as why it says "Invite your friend to upgrade."

I think i answered correctly, but anyone feel free to correct me if wrong! And i'm off to school in a bit, so *goes* :P

shergill · #3 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 12:47 PM

Gud work Hatedjealousy....nice reply....Nothing is wrong there.

~~Cchris78~~ · #4 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 07:11 PM

I keep finding versions

I do need help finding old versions that does not have a download in the sticky thread.

colin1951uk · #5 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 04:39 AM

Ok fellas later today my time I'm going to reinstall the final build of 5.5 the .exe of which I've kept on a spare drive here because I liked it so much.

Then I'll give it a good try out with one of my buddies who has one of the 8x builds and see how things work out.

I remember it used to work webcam/voice/filesharing wise with the 6x + 7.0x builds but from 7.5 (which is when I made the jump up) and on I'm not so sure. I think 8x may be out of the question because of the MSN compatibility..but we'll see.

I'll let you know what happens a bit later in the week.

Cheers.

Colin

shergill · #6 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 08:46 AM

We missed these 2 versions..:-

http://mirrors.pro-hoster.co.uk/free..._4.1.0.998.exe
http://mirrors.pro-hoster.co.uk/free...ymsgr_1219.exe

**Nessa** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shergill

We missed these 2 versions..:-

http://mirrors.pro-hoster.co.uk/free..._4.1.0.998.exe
http://mirrors.pro-hoster.co.uk/free...ymsgr_1219.exe

Thanks! Will update those as soon as i get home from school!

Scorp · #8 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 12:23 PM

On freecreed's site, he says that yahoo no longer supports voice in a PM with 5.6 and older versions of messenger. Not sure how that relates if one goes into a chat room.

I haven't seen anywhere that says they don't work at all, otherwise.